China Ascendant: $46 Billion Spent on ‘New Silk Road’ in Central Asia
China is investing heavily in a trade route that would open up transportation across its border with Pakistan.
Middle East
Lebanese Politician Tweets: ‘Doha Will Be Shelled’ if Qatar Enters Syria
A Hezbollah-aligned Lebanese parliamentarian has responded to the possibility of Qatar entering the Syrian Civil War, tweeting that “Doha will be shelled” if Qatar enters the conflict.
Obama-Kerry State Dept Accuses Israel of Terrorism
JERUSALEM—Ordinary Israelis are furious about the Obama administration’s accusing Israel of committing acts of terrorism, drawing moral equivalency between the Jewish State and the terrorists who seek Israel’s destruction.
Report: Obama Used Spy Agencies To Dissuade Israel Strike On Iran Nuclear Facilities
Instead of supporting Israel in a planned raid against Iran’s nuclear program, the Obama administration utilized the nation’s premier espionage resources to engage the regime in Tehran and keep Jerusalem in the dark, a Wall Street Journal report recounted.
Fallen Hero: Delta Force Master Sgt. Joshua Wheeler Killed in Raid Against ISIS
More details have emerged about the raid against an ISIS prison camp near Hawija, Iraq, where a joint American-Kurdish-Iraqi strike force rescued seventy prisoners who were about to be executed and dumped in mass graves.
CNN’s Toobin: Did Chris Stevens’ ‘Unduly Risky Behavior’ Play a Role in His Death?
Thursday while discussing former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s testimony on the Benghazi terror attacks before the House Select Committee, CNN’s legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin asked if Ambassador Chris Stevens “unduly risky behavior” could have played a role in his
Putin: Assad Ready to Work with Rebels, Especially Kurds, Against ISIS
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that his Syrian counterpart, Bashar al-Assad, reacted “positively” to the idea of working with some rebel groups in the region against the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL), particularly the Kurds.
ISIS Destroys Iraq’s University of Mosul
The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) allegedly destroyed Mosul University’s Faculty of Agriculture buildings. They captured the city in June 2014.
Scarborough: Hillary Benghazi Hearing ‘a Very Bad Day’ for Gowdy, GOP
On Friday’s broadcast of “Morning Joe,” host Joe Scarborough reacted to Thursday’s marathon testimony given by Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton to the House Benghazi Select Committee about the 2012 attacks on a U.S. consulate in Libya. According to Scarborough,
ISIS Releases Video in Hebrew: ‘Not One Jew Will Be Left In Jerusalem’
The Islamic State has declared war on the Jewish people, a man from the jihadi group declared in fluent Hebrew, in a new video released by the terrorist organization.
Iraqi Priest Saves Thousands from ISIS
A young Iraqi priest living in Jordan has helped more than 2,000 people escape from the clutches of the Islamic State in Iraq by personally sponsoring their entry into Jordan, securing them food and lodging and facilitating their international recognition as refugees.
Graham: Hillary Was ‘Complicit in Lying to the American People’ About Benghazi
Thursday on Fox News Channel’s “Your World,” Republican presidential candidate Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said Hillary Clinton was “complicit in lying to the American people about how four people died” in the Benghazi terror attacks. Graham said, “Here’s what we found.
Qatar Considers Military Intervention Against Assad Regime in Syria
Syrian rebels supporter Qatar said it is considering a direct military intervention in Syria following Russia’s airstrikes in support of dictator Bashar al-Assad but added that it still prefers a political solution to the civil war.
U.S. and Western Allies Demand U.N. Action Against Iran over Missile Test
The United States, along with France, Britain, and Germany, have asked the U.N. Security Council to investigate Iran’s recent violation of a ballistic-missile test ban and take “appropriate action.”
Turkish Government: Assad Can Stay in Syria (for Six Months)
The Turkish government made it known on Wednesday they could accept a transition period for Syria where President Bashar al-Assad stays in power for six months before another person takes over.
Todd: Hillary Has Been Deflecting Her Ownership of the Libyan Policy
Thursday on MSNBC, in discussing a line of questioning during today’s Benghazi Select Committee hearing about Hillary Clinton attempts to take credit for the regime change in Libya, “Meet the Press,” moderator Chuck Todd said former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has
Officials: Ankara Bombing Originally Targeted Kurd-Friendly Opposition Party Headquarters
Turkish state-run media outlet Anadolu Agency is reporting that police have evidence the original target of the bombing of a Kurdish peace rally in Ankara on October 10 was the headquarters of the Kurd-friendly People’s Democratic Party (HDP).
Analysis: Nearly 80 Percent of Russian Airstrikes In Syria Don’t Target ISIS
Almost four out of every five declared targets of Russian airstrikes in Syria are located in areas not held by the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL), according to an analysis of Russian Defense Ministry data by Reuters.
U.S. Soldier Killed During Mission to Rescue Kurds from ISIS
The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced an American soldier was killed during a mission to rescue Kurdish hostages from ISIS near the Iraqi town of Hawija.
Cummings, Gowdy Battle Over Releasing Sidney Blumenthal Testimony
Thursday at the hearing of the the House Select Committee on Benghazi, chairman Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC) and ranking Democrat Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) got into a heated debate over releasing the testimony of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s
Watch: Gowdy Confronts Hillary on ‘Unsolicited’ Sidney Blumenthal Emails
Thursday at the hearing of the the House Select Committee on Benghazi Chairman Trey Gowdy confronted former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on her claim that the large amount of emails she received form her confidant and “old friend” Sidney
U.S. Condemns Russia’s ‘Red Carpet Welcome’ of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad
The White House has condemned Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s surprise visit to Moscow, chiding Vladimir Putin for rolling out a “red carpet welcome” for a leader “who has used chemical weapons against his own people.”
John Kerry to Discuss Syria Strategy with Russian Counterpart Sergei Lavrov
Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will meet in Vienna Friday to discuss Syria before they both meet with Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
Watch: Hillary Clinton Testifies Before House Select Committee on Benghazi
On Thursday, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the front-runner for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination, is scheduled to testify at 10:00 a.m. ET before the House Select Committee on the 2012 Benghazi terrorist attack, which resulted in the deaths of four
Israeli Cafe Offers 50% Discount to Jews and Arabs Who Dine Together
The Hummus Bar in Netanya, an Israeli restaurant, is offering a 50 percent discount for Jews and Arabs who dine together at its tables.
